I'm in the international development consulting industry, mostly working in private sector development/economic growth arena, and fortunate to be living overseas...at the moment, in Istanbul, Turkey.

RENTAL PROPERTIESThe first step in making rental income projections is to identify the rental market in which the property is located and consider the following factors when adjusting the future rental income: > Current rents > Caveats on rental increase and tenant removal > Market rents > Occupancy loss> Economic conditionsIt is important to remember that often the listed potential rents for properties may not be realized immediately and the future rates should be adjusted accordingly.HOSPITALITYHospitality is a cyclical and seasonal industry, making it difficult to accurately forecast long-term sales due to the ever-changing market environment.

We were prepared to stop the closing, walk away and report them to all the proper commissions that govern their industry. 

I have been approached by a small-time industrial subcontractor who needs a money partner.

Might take persuading the city and industry to think outside the box?

This is the industry that I currently work in, so my knowledge is already well developed.

I spoke to a company who buys notes and he told me to basically stay away from this industry for the time being as there is really no money being made for the work involved...

Frankly, I think you are pretty late in the game unless you are willing to invest in your skills and relationships to become an industry insider.

Hmmm, I've never read a REI book, or listened to any Podcasts....I gotta get out more, I guess.But this industry is mostly common sense.

I worked in the audit practice of a big 4 firm for 6.5 years before leaving for industry accounting.